Program Overview
This program fits someone who wants a full two-year Associate of Science in Aviation with both Airframe and Powerplant ratings, training at a public California community college's own airport campus.
Gavilan College trains Aviation Maintenance Technology students at its own airport facility, accredited by the FAA under FAR Part 147. The combined Airframe and Powerplant track runs two years, general and Airframe coursework first, Powerplant second, taught across fall and spring semesters with lecture and hands-on labs. Students can earn separate Certificates of Completion in either rating, or work toward an Associate of Science degree in Aviation.
Gavilan is a public California community college, with an Aviation Maintenance program built into a $1,444 in-state tuition structure (out-of-state runs $12,185) and a campuswide IPEDS graduation rate of 42%. Total enrollment across Gavilan is 6,083 students, so the aviation program shares a public two-year college's resources rather than operating as a stand-alone aviation school.
FAA AV-Info and School Pages
Program Facts
| Program Name | Aviation Maintenance Technology |
|---|---|
| Credentials |
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| Ratings | Airframe and Powerplant |
| Program Length | Combined Airframe and Powerplant certificates require 1900 hours, over two years (General/Airframe first year, Powerplant second year) |
| Schedule | Classes held fall and spring semesters, mix of lecture and hands-on labs; AMT 100 8:00am-10:20am M-F, AMT 110 10:25am-3:00pm M-F, AMT 120 8:00am-1:50pm T-F |
| Start Dates |
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| FAA Certificate Number | DJ9T088R |
| Address | 13021 Murphy Avenue, San Martin, CA 95046 |
| Phone | (210) 590-6858 |
FAA AV-Info (certificate, address) and the school's own pages (program details), retrieved September 22, 2026
Official School Pages
- Official program page gavilan.edu
- Official Gavilan College website gavilan.edu
In the School's Words
Program Highlights
- Accredited by the FAA under CFR 14 FAR Part 147
- Classes and labs held at Gavilan's San Martin Airport (E16) facility
- Also offers Drone Technology coursework
- Follows FAA curriculum guidelines with General, Airframe, and Powerplant course categories
As stated on gavilan.edu
U.S. Department of Education
IPEDS Data: Awards, Tuition and Graduation Rate
Federal IPEDS figures for Gavilan College, a public institution. Aviation maintenance award levels: Associate's. Completions across these programs: 3 per year.
In-State Tuition (Annual)
$1,444
Out-of-State Tuition (Annual)
$12,185
Graduation Rate (Institution)
42%
Total Enrollment
6,083
Source: IPEDS
| Program | CIP Code | Award Level | Annual Completions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | 47.0607 | Associate's | 3 |
Tuition is the institution's published annual rate; the program's own published cost appears in the facts table when the school states one. See the record on College Navigator.
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Location and Aircraft Mechanic Pay Near San Martin
Gavilan College is at 13021 Murphy Avenue, San Martin, CA 95046. Compare it with every aviation maintenance school in California. For schools within commuting distance, see aviation maintenance schools near San Jose.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025
Annual median wage for aircraft mechanics and service technicians (SOC 49-3011), BLS OEWS May 2025. See the California aircraft mechanic salary data.
By Straight-Line Distance
Nearby Aviation Maintenance Schools
The closest FAA-approved schools to Gavilan College, by straight-line distance.
Aviation Institute of Maintenance Fremont
Fremont, CA · 31 mi from San Martin
College of Alameda
Alameda, CA · 57 mi from San Martin
Solano Community College
Vacaville, CA · 94 mi from San Martin
San Joaquin Valley College
Fresno, CA · 106 mi from San Martin
Sacramento City College
McClellan, CA · 109 mi from San Martin
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gavilan College FAA Part 147 Certificated?
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Sources
- FAA AV-Info Part 147 school record for Gavilan College
- Aviation Maintenance Technology Department | Gavilan College
- College Navigator: Gavilan College
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
All sources retrieved .
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